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Staff Mechatronics Engineer (South Bay, CA)

Dandy· Technology
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USA - San Francisco Bay Area CA$183.6k - $222.5kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Staff Mechatronics Engineer to join the Precision Robotics R&D team, owning the mechatronic architecture for next-generation Special Purpose Machines (SPM) for manufacturing custom-made prosthetics. Hybrid role in the South Bay, bridging theory to production-ready systems across concept to prototyping and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Own the mechatronic architecture for the SPM platform family; define actuation, sensing, and motion-control approaches and make build-versus-buy and subsystem-partitioning decisions that shape the long-term roadmap.
  • System Architecture & Design: Architect and integrate complex robotic hardware systems including precision actuators, sensors, and electromechanical subsystems to meet micron-level reliability for prosthetics manufacturing.
  • Special Purpose Machine Design Expertise: Apply knowledge of additive and subtractive processes to design versatile, high-precision manufacturing platforms.
  • Set technical standards for hardware design and validation: design reviews, tolerance and error-budget analysis, FMEA, test-and-validation practices.
  • High-Fidelity Prototyping: Lead rapid prototyping and perform structural/thermal analyses; validate designs via performance testing and FMEA.
  • Cross-Functional Integration: Act as the primary technical interface between mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software teams for seamless system integration.
  • Influence long-range goals of the Precision Robotics program and identify what to build or buy for 2–3 year horizons.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of machine-building experience in hardware, mechatronics, or robotics with system-level production experience.
  • Built and deployed at least one complex electromechanical system from concept through production ramp.
  • B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering.
  • Founding Mindset: demonstrated technical leadership across teams without formal authority.
  • Technical Mastery: expert 3D CAD modeling; deep understanding of fabrication/manufacturing processes; expertise in robotic kinematics/dynamics, actuation systems, and simulation; hands-on experience with sensor integration, embedded systems, and manufacturing design execution.
  • Soft Skills: strong analytical/problem-solving abilities, mentoring, and multi-project management in high-growth environments.
  • Ability to self-direct and close issues with cross-team collaboration; ~20% travel to suppliers, manufacturing, and testing facilities.

Skills

Required:Mechatronics system architecture3D CAD modellingRobotic kinematics/dynamicsSensor integration & embedded systemsFMEA and design validation

Benefits

  • best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country; healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, generous paid time off.
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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